Family Law Solicitor - #1723330

Position: Family Law Solicitor
Location: Belfast
Salary: £38,000-£45,000 + Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We're delighted to be working with a highly respected and forward-thinking Belfast firm that is known for its commitment to access to justice, progressive values, and a strong, people-first culture. This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven and experienced Family Law Solicitor to step into a leadership role with real influence-and a clear path to partnership.

• Shape the Future: You'll take the lead in developing the firm's growing family law offering, with full support from senior leadership.




• Career-Defining Opportunity: With partnership firmly on the table, this is a chance to build something meaningful while progressing your own career.




• Make an Impact: Join a firm that prioritises compassion, advocacy, and real results for clients-where your work will genuinely make a difference.

• Handle a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, finances, domestic abuse, and children proceedings




• Represent clients in court and liaise with counsel and external professionals




• Provide clear, empathetic, and strategic legal advice




• Support and mentor junior team members




• Contribute actively to the department's growth and direction




• Uphold the firm's values of integrity, compassion, and client care

• A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in family law




• Strong knowledge across private and public family law matters




• Proven ability to manage your own caseload with professionalism and independence




• Excellent advocacy, communication, and interpersonal skills




• A proactive, forward-thinking approach with leadership potential




• Ambition to grow with the firm and take on increasing responsibility

• Competitive salary of £38,000-£45,000 (DOE)




• Performance-based bonus




• Fast-track progression with a clear pathway to partnership




• Supportive, inclusive team environment




• High level of autonomy and opportunity to lead within a respected, established practice

For more information about this opportunity, or to explore other legal roles across Belfast and Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential discussion.

VANRATH acts as both an employment agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.